The Denver Nuggets will take on the Golden State Warriors in a much-anticipated encounter tonight at the Chase Center. The Warriors have been on an invincible run lately, but their biggest test has seemingly arrived as they will be up against Nikola Jokic tonight. Jokic is set to enter at the back of an exceptional performance against the Wizards that came the other day. The Serbian touched the mark of 40 in the game, but to the disappointment of the fans, the team still fell short by three points. However, it is now in the past. As the new day has arrived, a new set of possibilities will be in the offing. Therefore, with all to look forward to let's first focus on the basics and take a look at the Denver Nuggets' injury report to figure out whether the star center will play tonight or not.
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Nikola Jokic Injury Report
Nikola Jokic is a part of the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the game against the Warriors. He is marked as "questionable" due to an elbow issue. Thus, he may or may not feature tonight. However, considering he has regularly stepped onto the court despite enduring injury issues, he will be expected to play tonight as well.
Jokic has been exceptional throughout the season and has been consistently delivering high figures of triple double. He will be expected to continue piling up the points tonight should be play.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Aside from Nikola Jokic, five more individuals from the Denver Nuggets side are listed on the injury sheet.
- Jamal Murray: Questionable due to Ankle injury
- Julian Strawther: Out due to Knee injury
- Aaron Gordon: Questionable due to Calf injury
- Nikola Jokic: Questionable due to Elbow injury
- Christian Braun: Probable due to Foot injury
- DaRon Holmes: Out for the season due to Achilles injury
Golden State Warriors on the other hand are devoid of injuries too. A total of three players, including Stephen Curry, are listed in the Warriors injury report.
- Brandin Podziemski: Out due to back issue
- Quinten Post: Probable due to an ankle injury
- Stephen Curry: Probable due to back injury
Despite the injuries, the Warriors vs Nuggets game is expected to be a cracker of a game. With both teams carrying heavy firepower, it is difficult to pick who would come out on top in this one.